By reducing or removing the noise from our experiences, we can help users get things done in a focused, efficient way. UX Booth Editor in Chief Andrew Maier tells us why this matters, and how we can facilitate a more peaceful, frictionless user experience.

Great design starts with a set of clearly defined parameters, and adhering to them throughout the design process. The trouble is, how does one go from a ton of ideas to the perfect product? Fetch! Creative Marketing's Director of Strategy Stuart Silverstein tells us how.

Design patterns for mobile are emerging as the platform matures. Theresa Neil’s new book provides solutions to common design challenges; UX Booth and Theresa Neil share a sample chapter of her new book, “Mobile Design Pattern Gallery” to show us how to immediately engage customers with an application.

In order to really understand how and why design studios work, though, designers must look beyond design. Senior product manager at Case Commons and UX Booth contributor Jim Lindstrom points us to social psychology and behavioral economics to better understand the dynamics.

Custom social networks are a whole 'nother monster when it comes to user engagement and experience. UX Booth managing editor Kristina Bjoran examines the problem space through the lens of enterprise social media platforms.